Volunteer: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Invasive Pull Weed WrangleJoin the Fight for Native Habitats: Ritchey Woods Weed Wrangle! The City of Fishers is teaming up with the Hamilton County Invasive Partnership (HIP) to host an invasive species pull, and we need your hands to help protect one of our local gems: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. Invasive plants may look green, but they crowd out the native wildflowers and trees that our local birds and pollinators rely on. We are looking for 30 dedicated volunteers to help us clear the way for a healthier ecosystem. Event Details Date: Saturday, April 11Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Ritchey Woods Nature PreserveVolunteer Goal: 30 PeopleWhat We’ll Be Doing Volunteers will work alongside experts from HIP to identify and remove invasive vegetation. This is a "hands-on" event where we will be pulling, lopping, and bagging plants to prevent them from spreading further into the preserve. What’s Provided We want to make your impact as easy as possible! We will provide: Work glovesTrash bagsRemoval tools (loppers, trowels, etc.)What to Bring & Wear Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (boots are recommended as terrain may be uneven or muddy).Long pants and long sleeves to protect against scratches or brush.A reusable water bottle.Note: No prior experience is necessary! We will provide a brief training at the start of the shift to show you exactly which plants are the "bad guys" and the best techniques to remove them. Ready to make a difference in your backyard? Join us for a rewarding afternoon of conservation and community! Agency: Fishers Parks and Recreation Join the Fight for Native Habitats: Ritchey Woods Weed Wrangle! The City of Fishers is teaming up with the Hamilton County Invasive Partnership (HIP) to host an invasive species pull, and we need your hands to help protect one of our local gems: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. Invasive plants may look green, but they crowd out the native wildflowers and trees that our local birds and pollinators rely on. We are looking for 30 dedicated volunteers to help us clear the way for a healthier ecosystem. Event Details Date: Saturday, April 11Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Ritchey Woods Nature PreserveVolunteer Goal: 30 PeopleWhat We’ll Be Doing Volunteers will work alongside experts from HIP to identify and remove invasive vegetation. This is a "hands-on" event where we will be pulling, lopping, and bagging plants to prevent them from spreading further into the preserve. What’s Provided We want to make your impact as easy as possible! We will provide: Work glovesTrash bagsRemoval tools (loppers, trowels, etc.)What to Bring & Wear Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (boots are recommended as terrain may be uneven or muddy).Long pants and long sleeves to protect against scratches or brush.A reusable water bottle.Note: No prior experience is necessary! We will provide a brief training at the start of the shift to show you exactly which plants are the "bad guys" and the best techniques to remove them. Ready to make a difference in your backyard? Join us for a rewarding afternoon of conservation and community! Agency: Fishers Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46038 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Nature First Ranger VolunteerAre you seeking an ongoing, meaningful, and fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Do you enjoy interacting with kids? Join the Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Nature First team! Nature First Rangers are needed to assist with setup, and interacting and engaging with first grade students attending the Nature First program. The program runs from March 24 through May 8 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. Due to the nature of this opportunity, we are asking volunteers to commit to at least 3 - 4 shifts during the program. The Nature First program is a one of a kind nature education program that allows every first grader in the HSE district to visit, explore, and learn about Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve and the environment through a combination of curriculum-based activities and hands-on exploration. Led by Fishers Parks Staff, classes visit Ritchey Woods in both the Spring and Fall to experience the changing of seasons while also learning about nature and environmental stewardship. Our Nature First Staff visits each class two times during the year for lessons in the classroom that are directly tied to state standards and curriculum requirements such as science and math. Benefits The Nature First program offers children the chance to explore and learn about nature in new ways. Direct experience in nature is important to a child’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development, and multiple studies have found endless benefits to environmental education programs, including increases in: cooperation and conflict resolution skills self-esteem problem solving motivation to learn improved classroom behaviorAgency: Fishers Parks and Recreation Are you seeking an ongoing, meaningful, and fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Do you enjoy interacting with kids? Join the Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Nature First team! Nature First Rangers are needed to assist with setup, and interacting and engaging with first grade students attending the Nature First program. The program runs from March 24 through May 8 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. Due to the nature of this opportunity, we are asking volunteers to commit to at least 3 - 4 shifts during the program. The Nature First program is a one of a kind nature education program that allows every first grader in the HSE district to visit, explore, and learn about Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve and the environment through a combination of curriculum-based activities and hands-on exploration. Led by Fishers Parks Staff, classes visit Ritchey Woods in both the Spring and Fall to experience the changing of seasons while also learning about nature and environmental stewardship. Our Nature First Staff visits each class two times during the year for lessons in the classroom that are directly tied to state standards and curriculum requirements such as science and math. Benefits The Nature First program offers children the chance to explore and learn about nature in new ways. Direct experience in nature is important to a child’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development, and multiple studies have found endless benefits to environmental education programs, including increases in: cooperation and conflict resolution skills self-esteem problem solving motivation to learn improved classroom behaviorAgency: Fishers Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 46038 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fishers Adopt-A-Road VolunteerThe City of Fishers is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Indiana. Such a sudden explosion of growth may have hit other communities by storm, but we have been fortunate in Fishers to have the community leadership and vision to develop a charted course for our future. Agency: Fishers Parks and Recreation The City of Fishers is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Indiana. Such a sudden explosion of growth may have hit other communities by storm, but we have been fortunate in Fishers to have the community leadership and vision to develop a charted course for our future. Agency: Fishers Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 46038 Allow Groups: Yes |